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they exist for two reasons:
1. to keep your diff off the rocks when you're wheelin' 2. to allow buses and such to run super low floors below the height of the wheel hubs. |
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Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 860302)
they exist for two reasons:
1. to keep your diff off the rocks when you're wheelin' 2. to allow buses and such to run super low floors below the height of the wheel hubs. |
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Originally Posted by olderguy
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I can understand it for low buses, but larger diameter wheels should take care of more ground height, unless they just want to keep the small wheels;)
In this image, the crudely drawn rock is going to destroy the crudely drawn axle when the truck runs over it: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333762569 By raising up the differential and axles relative to the wheel, you gain additional clearance for such obstacles: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333762569 |
Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 860320)
I can understand it for low buses, but larger diameter wheels should take care of more ground height, unless they just want to keep the small wheels;)
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In case y'all didn't know.
Those are off a Mercedes Unimog. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333770298 |
Looks like 50# in hardware alone. Something like that might have to be in my dream garage. Gotta have something to get around during the Zombie Apocalypse.
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Also, it allows for an additional gear reduction for the rock climbing folks who want a little more torque.
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Some VW buses (split-windshields, IIRC) used gear-reduction hubs so the 25-horse lump could drag the bulky van body out of its own way.
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Originally Posted by fooger03
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Also, it allows for an additional gear reduction for the rock climbing folks who want a little more torque.
I was about to say this as well. This is the main reason is torque amplification. The H1 hummer uses a similar gear system as well. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333805223 |
Saw an FZJ that had portal axle conversions. It was pretty slick.
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Speaking of bad ass off road vehicles...
Not sure how comfortable I'd be with those monster tires coming within 12" of my face. |
I've had a HJC motorsports shirt for a couple years and I had no idea what they even did haha. Learn something every day.
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That is a pretty awesome video.
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Those last few images should be viewed while listening to this
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Originally Posted by mx5autoxer
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Speaking of bad ass off road vehicles...
Not sure how comfortable I'd be with those monster tires coming within 12" of my face. |
Love the pannels all flapping around. Remote control car nylon body :D
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Yes hes acting... Funny as hell especially when his spotters start yelling too.
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